I WONDER - Are Strawberries Actually Berries?

The video explains that although strawberries have 'berries' in their name, they are not true berries because their seeds are on the outside. True berries, like blueberries and raspberries, have seeds inside. A strawberry has about 200 seeds on its surface, while a pomegranate can contain over 1000 seeds.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a true berry?

• Seeds on the inside

• Seeds in clusters

• No seeds

• Seeds on the outside

Which fruit is mentioned as having seeds on the inside?

• Strawberry

• Pomegranate

• Blueberry

• Apple

Why are strawberries not classified as true berries?

• They are not sweet

• They have seeds on the outside

• They grow on trees

• They are too small

Approximately how many seeds does a strawberry have on its surface?

• 200

• 50

• 500

• 100

What is an interesting fact about pomegranate seeds?

• They are found only in summer

• They can exceed 1000 in number

• They are very large

• They are poisonous